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Hanmer Forest

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Forests
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Vincentia, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

My wife and I used the forest for a early morning run. It is well maintained and provided for a challenging run. The trees were fantastic colours and provided a great canopy against the rain. It was raining at the time however that is hardly the forests fault. Great place to unwind and walk among the trees all year round........

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Nelson, New Zealand
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This is the highlight of Hanmer for us. Whether running or Mt Biking or just having a stroll in the forest it is just so peaceful and so many tracks. We run the tracks every time and have no idea where we are going but always feel safe and easy terrain and well maintained tracks. This is why we go... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Lots of walks of different lengths through the forests plus all the mountain bike tracks. Paid $3 for the walking map from the i-site but the map was a bit confusing and didn't match the signs in the forest and didn't show the named bike tracks (another $3 for that one). Still lovely walks for all the family. The Woodland... More

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Adelaide
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Mount Isobel walk is worth doing but requires a slightly above average level of fitness.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

GR8 trails to ride....every thing smell's fresh fresh

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Canterbury, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

So fun great with horses and 2 Border Collies. Easy Rider and Perseverance tracks were my favourites.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Walking and exploring the native forest and its smells and beauty.

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Bradford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Some well laid out biking and hiking trails but why does the i-site need to sell an uneccessary piece of paper with trail descriptions

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New Zeland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

love the trails, the variety, the speed you can go on some without fear of crashing, and the proximity to the town. Fun for all abilities, and racing here is always an adrenalin day! No dislikes!

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Auckland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This is a lovely exotic forest for walking or mountain biking. Makes a nice change from the native bush normally seen in NZ.

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